Bug - Page 17

mbauma · 09/02/2014, 08:16 AM

Shot with my new Nikon5200 and 18 to 55 kit lens.

zoaddict · 09/02/2014, 09:47 AM

DSC_6054 by Sea Wookie, on Flickr

DSC_6033 by Sea Wookie, on Flickr

DSC_5173 by Sea Wookie, on Flickr

DSC_4879 by Sea Wookie, on Flickr

Misled · 09/07/2014, 04:37 PM

Misled · 09/07/2014, 04:38 PM

Reef Bass · 09/07/2014, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misled

You have some awesome caterpillars going on by you. Nice pics.

skippy2 · 09/08/2014, 01:28 PM

All you people can make even bugs look beautiful

Reef Bass · 09/08/2014, 08:38 PM

Zoaddict, love the metallic sheen and pose of the beetle in the 3rd pic of your post.

And the placement of the focal plane.

Reef Bass · 09/08/2014, 08:38 PM

Reef Bass · 09/11/2014, 05:30 PM

jroovers · 09/11/2014, 06:05 PM

Wow, some fantastic photos here guys, Jesse you've got photos of bugs I've never seen before, pretty awesome! Ken, that second spider shot is great, terrific lighting and awesome detail on the eyes.

Reef Bass · 09/11/2014, 06:48 PM

Thanks Jordan. For that shot, filtered sunlight was just beginning to hit the back of the web, and my daughter was holding a 40" silver reflector aiming light back onto the front of the spider, while I was trying to manually focus to adjust for the slight breeze.

I love the hair on the spider, the spikey legs and the pattern on the top of the abdomen.

jroovers · 09/12/2014, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef Bass

Thanks Jordan. For that shot, filtered sunlight was just beginning to hit the back of the web, and my daughter was holding a 40" silver reflector aiming light back onto the front of the spider, while I was trying to manually focus to adjust for the slight breeze.

I love the hair on the spider, the spikey legs and the pattern on the top of the abdomen.

Nice, I'm looking forward to when my son is big enough to be an assistant in the field! The detail of the hair/legs is indeed great.

Misled · 09/14/2014, 09:22 PM

jroovers · 09/15/2014, 08:51 AM

What is that thing!? Almost looks like the bug version of a nudibranch.

Misled · 09/15/2014, 07:37 PM

Both are caterpillars and will form some lind of moth. Cute little buggers.

toothybugs · 09/15/2014, 08:38 PM

This was my first outdoor macro, about 4 days after I got my lens. I just have a big thing for mayflies for some reason.

JaYbIrD1969 · 09/17/2014, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toothybugs

This was my first outdoor macro, about 4 days after I got my lens. I just have a big thing for mayflies for some reason.

Great picture Nate! I too love the May's... And I know why

A few shots from this evening...

Not a bug, But not worth starting a new thread for...

Misled · 09/23/2014, 09:21 PM

mudskipper1 · 09/23/2014, 09:34 PM

NTP66 · 09/24/2014, 05:30 AM

These photos are outstanding.

Reef Bass · 09/24/2014, 08:27 AM

Nice Mantis head Jesse.

mudskipper1, well done. I like the color in shot 1, composition in shot 3 and hairs on the beetle's head in 4.

skippy2 · 09/24/2014, 09:45 AM

I was going to take a pic of a beautiful dragonfly yesterday and then I thought why.

No way would I be able to post it in this thread

Reef Bass · 09/26/2014, 01:04 PM

Sure you can! Please do.

Came across this guy a couple days ago. Bigger and darker than the others of this type that I've been seeing. I believe it to be Araneus diadematus, a cross orbweaver or garden spider. With the focal plane at its head and eyes and its abdomen so plump, the pattern on top of the abdomen is out of focus despite my shooting at f13!

The first spider in my post on 9/8 I believe is Achearanea tepediorum, the American house spider.

NTP66 · 09/26/2014, 01:31 PM

I love orb weavers. The webs they create are fascinating, and the many varieties of patterns found on them is just as cool. I took a lot of shots of spiders while in Hawai'i this past winter, and every single one seems to be a different pattern and color.

Here's one of the black and gold variety, because that's the color I bleed (Pens/Steelers!).

Reef Bass · 09/26/2014, 07:03 PM

Very cool! Good color contrast with the background. That wide spiral swath of silk is interesting, as is the way it takes a 4 point stance, even with 8 legs.

I'd probably clog up my hard drive with macro spider pics if I lived in Hawaii.

09/07/2014, 04:37 PM	#403
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09/07/2014, 04:38 PM	#404
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09/08/2014, 01:28 PM	#406
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09/08/2014, 08:38 PM	#407
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	Zoaddict, love the metallic sheen and pose of the beetle in the 3rd pic of your post. And the placement of the focal plane. __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs Last edited by Reef Bass; 09/08/2014 at 08:43 PM.

09/08/2014, 08:38 PM	#408
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09/02/2014, 09:47 AM	#402
zoaddict Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 244	DSC_6054 by Sea Wookie, on Flickr DSC_6033 by Sea Wookie, on Flickr DSC_5173 by Sea Wookie, on Flickr DSC_4879 by Sea Wookie, on Flickr

09/11/2014, 05:30 PM	#409
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	__________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

09/11/2014, 06:05 PM	#410
jroovers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,555	Wow, some fantastic photos here guys, Jesse you've got photos of bugs I've never seen before, pretty awesome! Ken, that second spider shot is great, terrific lighting and awesome detail on the eyes. __________________ 45 Gallon Shallow Aquacultured SPS Reef

09/11/2014, 06:48 PM	#411
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	Thanks Jordan. For that shot, filtered sunlight was just beginning to hit the back of the web, and my daughter was holding a 40" silver reflector aiming light back onto the front of the spider, while I was trying to manually focus to adjust for the slight breeze. I love the hair on the spider, the spikey legs and the pattern on the top of the abdomen. __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

09/14/2014, 09:22 PM	#413
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	__________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together. Last edited by Misled; 03/28/2018 at 06:50 PM.

09/15/2014, 08:51 AM	#414
jroovers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,555	What is that thing!? Almost looks like the bug version of a nudibranch. __________________ 45 Gallon Shallow Aquacultured SPS Reef

09/15/2014, 07:37 PM	#415
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Both are caterpillars and will form some lind of moth. Cute little buggers. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

09/15/2014, 08:38 PM	#416
toothybugs In Memoriam Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The smallest county in Illinois Posts: 1,986	This was my first outdoor macro, about 4 days after I got my lens. I just have a big thing for mayflies for some reason.

09/23/2014, 09:21 PM	#418
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	__________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together. Last edited by Misled; 03/28/2018 at 06:51 PM.

09/23/2014, 09:34 PM	#419
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09/24/2014, 05:30 AM	#420
NTP66 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 975	These photos are outstanding. __________________ Nick Current Tank Info: 90g FOWLR, Reef Octopus NWB-150 skimmer, MP40wES x2, Eheim 1260 return, BuildMyLED 20,000k XB LEDs, Apex Jr.

09/24/2014, 08:27 AM	#421
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	Nice Mantis head Jesse. mudskipper1, well done. I like the color in shot 1, composition in shot 3 and hairs on the beetle's head in 4. __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

09/24/2014, 09:45 AM	#422
skippy2 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 3,205	I was going to take a pic of a beautiful dragonfly yesterday and then I thought why. No way would I be able to post it in this thread __________________ Peggy Current Tank Info: no tank

09/26/2014, 01:04 PM	#423
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	Sure you can! Please do. Came across this guy a couple days ago. Bigger and darker than the others of this type that I've been seeing. I believe it to be Araneus diadematus, a cross orbweaver or garden spider. With the focal plane at its head and eyes and its abdomen so plump, the pattern on top of the abdomen is out of focus despite my shooting at f13! The first spider in my post on 9/8 I believe is Achearanea tepediorum, the American house spider. __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

09/26/2014, 01:31 PM	#424
NTP66 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 975	I love orb weavers. The webs they create are fascinating, and the many varieties of patterns found on them is just as cool. I took a lot of shots of spiders while in Hawai'i this past winter, and every single one seems to be a different pattern and color. Here's one of the black and gold variety, because that's the color I bleed (Pens/Steelers!). __________________ Nick Current Tank Info: 90g FOWLR, Reef Octopus NWB-150 skimmer, MP40wES x2, Eheim 1260 return, BuildMyLED 20,000k XB LEDs, Apex Jr.

09/26/2014, 07:03 PM	#425
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	Very cool! Good color contrast with the background. That wide spiral swath of silk is interesting, as is the way it takes a 4 point stance, even with 8 legs. I'd probably clog up my hard drive with macro spider pics if I lived in Hawaii. __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs